Drug Ratings for METROGEL-VAGINALAverage Rating: 3.4 (563 Ratings)
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Results are sorted by length of time drug was taken from shortest to longest (with no time reported listed first) Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.) |
| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR METROGEL-VAGINA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 5 | I got the white, chunky, gel-like discharge after the 2nd day of use and continuing through all days of use. No side affects at all . | i was accttually wondering if after the 5th day can you become sexually active again? Would you get infected again? | F | 19 | 1X D | 7/31/2010 | 5 | F | 27 | 1X D | 12/28/2010 | 5 | bacterial infection | I did experience the stringy clumpy discharge as many have already stated, however I took that to believe that the medication was working. I have never experience headaches from taking this medication(that I am aware of). I have never experienced bad cramping. I'd rather deal with symtoms such as a headache than an itcy vagina. For me the good out weighs the bad regarding this medication. Overall I really was satisfied with the outcome of taking this medication, and would take it again if necessary. | I have taken this medication when necessary for about two years and have no complaints about the outcome. | F | 35 | | 12/19/2007 | 5 | bacteria infection | F | 32 | | 4/23/2009 | 3 | BV | I have taken this before...orally..but have just been prescribed the gel...i havent started it yet, because its thanksgiving eve and i want to drink tonite...how long do i truly have to wait to drink alcohol..im not an alcoholic but im young and go out all the time...my weekends will suck if i cant party haha! | im not sure why everyone here thinks they have a yeast infection though...i mean isnt it common sense that when you put white gooey substances up your vagina, that its going to come back out? thats all it is you know...i mean it might be a yeast infection...but chances are that its just the metro gel coming back out! | F | 25 | | 11/26/2008 | 3 | BV | Lots of large white clumps and brown spongy stuff that looked like flesh more recently. | I took the pill form back in May! (Today is 7-8-09) The brown things just started coming out a few days ago, that really concerns me. I've gone to 4 doctors now who know my entire history since this began in May and none of them mentioned this! I even had an ultrasound done yesterday! If this is the true cause of my symptoms I am so mad!!!! I have missed so much work going to doctors that give me "normal" test results!! | F | 26 | | 7/8/2009 | 3 | | 1/21/2007 | 3 | Gardnerella | Devolped a discharge on my 4th day. Went to the pharmacy and got some over the counter yeast infection cream, Monistat, because i really thought it was a yeast infection (it totally looked like cottage cheese coming out of me). I took it and it burned like crazy. The next day i called the doctor, she confirmed that it is a yeast infection and gave me a prescription for Diflucan (fluconzanole). Took the first last Thursday, the discharge got better witin 2-3 days. Took the second and last on Sunday, no discharge but still a bit uncomfortable especially at night and in the mornings. | Well, the yeast infection is a major side effect. Don't be fooled, it is not the meds coming out; if it looks like cottage cheese (touch and squeeze it, it even has the texture) it is yeast. | F | 51 | .75mg 1X D | 9/3/2012 History | 3 | BV | the lovely tissue papery gunk that everyone has mentioned. | has anyone been prescribed this drug for an indefinite amount of time? saw my gyno who prescribed two weeks of it and the BV still didn't go away. now she's saying to take it twice a week forever! not sure how good it is for my body to constantly be on antibiotics and if i'm not supposed to be drinking while on this stuff, my quality of life has gone way the hell down! | F | 23 | | 11/14/2005 | 1 | BV First Tri Pregnancy/Miscarriage | Clumpy, tissuey, bloody discharge. Severe cramping to the point of doubling over, itching, burning, tightness | I started taking this drug after my first pregnancy appointment. My doctor said that it was safe to use. I used it for only five days and then started miscarrying. I attributed it to stress. I had some left over and got another BV infection 8 mos later. I started to use it again. Severe cramping appeared within the first two days and then my period came on almost 7 days early. Now after carefully reading the package and this website, I am starting to wonder if MetroGel caused me to lose my baby. This product was never tested on humans and the pregnant mice that it was tested on, interuterine deaths did occur. If you have seen anything like this please let me know. | F | 26 | | 3/6/2006 | 2 | BV | Heart racing, burning, cramping from abdomin, my lower back and down my legs, severe UTI like symptoms. I have SLE (Lupus) and it brought on a nasty flare up too. | I only took one dose and was totally unable to walk yesterday due to the horrific pain. I was just checked for a UTI and it feels like pain level of 10. It hase been 40 hours since the one and only dose and I am still in extreme pain. I can't say not to take it because I am sure that it has helped many people. Lupus sufferers beware though. | F | 34 | 1 times | 11/11/2009 | 1 | BV | I had nausea, fatigue, cramping and severe vaginal bleeding. I ended up in the ER twice in one week due to what I believed to be hemorraging. I had tests performed including, blood and urine, ultrasound and vaginal ultrasound. Two weeks ago I went in for a cervical and uterine biopsy. The Dr.'s were all baffled and have all told me that all is fine. I have been placed on birth control pills for the next three months to control the abnormal bleeding despite NEVER having bleeding between periods. All this due to Metrogel? I'm grateful to have found this site especially since I just started another dose last night. I won't continue with the treatment. I could have saved my sanity as well as a lot of money for copays and medication had these side effects been mentioned somewhere or by someone at the time of prescribing. | F | 36 | 3 times | 9/19/2006 | 5 | bV | My MD recommends Using one time after intercourse. Works great. Would rather prevent it than deal with it. Has anyone else tried this? | F | 54 | 5 times 1X O | 6/15/2010 | 5 | BV | Yeast Infection | I'm prone to BV so I consider myself a professional Metro-Gel user. I've been familiar with this drug for over 5 years, it's second nature to pick up a box of Monistat when I pick up the Metro-Gel with the expectation that as soon as I complete the pink box, I'll hit the blue. It's really no big deal, it's kind of like rebooting your vaginal area...once you're done everything is completely back to normal!! | F | 30 | 15 times | 10/9/2005 | 5 | BV | So far have only used one day, but am supposed to use it for 5 days. Like the others here, I woke up this morning with some clumpy, white funk. The reason I've rated it a 5 thus far is because I'm early in the treatment and am clearly experiencing what most everyone here has been. | Getting ready to "insert" the second dose now, wish me luck. I'll continue to post each day of my treatment and let you all know what I'm experiencing. | F | 26 | 1 days | 9/6/2006 | 5 | bv | Had no side effects. Im one of those people who reads the inserts the pharmacy gives out. I had the clumpy white discharge but i was not alarmed bc i knew wat it was. | F | 35 | 1 days 1xD vagin | 7/26/2012 | 5 | BV | I take one dose a month and it has changed my life for the better. I get thick white clumpy discharge but it is worth it. | F | 23 | 1 days | 2/26/2012 | 5 | HPV | -,Well tonight is my first night taking metronidazole vaginal gel , the applicator stick was really hard to get in ny vagina anywho I really hope this product works because its messing with my sex life I have a really bad fishy odor and the discharge is waaaayyy to much my underwear is always wet I have way too much respect for myself to just have sex knowing I stink ! | F | 17 | 1 days | 1/30/2012 | 4 | BV | Cramping, thick discharge | F | 28 | 1 days | 2/20/2012 | 3 | BV | So glad to hear that this side effect is normal. | Discovered through a PAP. No symptoms before. I have taken the med for 1 night and i have burning itching and spongy discharge. I hope it clears up. At least the smell is gone. | F | 24 | 1 days | 3/11/2005 | 3 | bv | none yet | I am brand new to this medication. Im on day 1 and I didnt get an applicator with my prescription. I am nervous because on the tube it says for external use only and doesnt refer say anything about dosage. (My doc was out today when I called for my prescription, the doc there called this in for me). Can anyone tell me about how much to use and that this 1% gel for roatia is the same for my bv?? Thanks so much!! I am lost with this stuff!! | F | 34 | 1 days | 3/6/2007 | 3 | I was having terrible itching | All I have been getting is slight cramps so far | Well I have only had one dose so far, and it seems to be okay for now. But I haven't experienced any white chunks like I hear other people saying. My doctor just said to take metro-gel for 5 nights only and the little bacteria that she saw in me should go away. She also said if my period came that I should stop treatment, and start it back when my period finishes. | F | 21 | 1 days | 11/13/2007 | 3 | BV | This board made me feel so much better. I had a couple of glasses of wine the day I started taking it and the first day I had the brown clumpies...thought I maybe had done a bad thing with the alcohol, or that I had something much worse than BV and the doctor had misdiagnosed me. I was on a business trip too - what was I supposed to do!?! Glad to hear this is at least sort of normal and I'm going to stick it out. I hope this is helpful to other girls who get the same scary symptoms. | M | 29 | 1 days | 7/31/2008 | 2 | BV | I have used it befoore with no side effects. This time around is no where near the same. I now am experiencing large amounts of white, clumpy discharge, dark colored stools and a burning sensation ....I no these are all noted side effects to this location...but its kind of freaking me out...I will be contacting my Dr is it continues. | 1 days | 3/14/2012 | 1 | bacterial vagintitis | burning sensation of the throat and tongue. tightness in the throat and stomach pain. | never use this drug the side effects are far worse than any other meds i've taken thus far. stick with the holistic natural approaches when treating bacterial vagintitis and yeast infections. go to earth clinic the remedies there really rocks and works most of the time. i had to go to the er and stayed over night they treated me with steroids,benadryl allergy med,and pain pill. all over a simple bv infection. i am now using a steriod for 6 days(ugh) to reverse the side effects and i washed my vaginal area out with braggs apple cider vinegar and ate 2 probiotic yogurts brand called chobani which has live probiotics in it several good flavors look it up on google. i feel way better after the wash and yogurt treatment. unfortunanetly i now have to deal with the steroid pray for me guys! please do not use either metro gel or the clindimyacin...Thanks! | F | 47 | 1 days 0.75% 1X O | 3/9/2012 | 1 | BV during pregnancy | Cramping for a whole day, which caused a lot of anxiety, as I'm 5 months pregnant- my ob/gyn decided to take me off the medication after one dose as a result. She found cottage cheese-like discharge already after one day- she thought it was candida, which I did not have the day before when she examined me. I also have developed very dry and tingly lips and cracks in the corner of my mouth. | In my opinion it's poison. I would never take this drug again. I'm just grateful my baby appears to be OK. | F | 42 | 1 days | 9/21/2005 | 1 | BV | Only took one of five doses!! I'm so sick... Worse than infection it's treating. | Only took one of five doses!! I'm so sick... Worse than infection it's treating. Nausea, bad stomach cramps, body aches like flu coming on... Went to store for acidophillous and willtreatvia much more natural route!!! Not with it!! Couldn't sleep last night as all side effect started just after first main dose. Wonder if it's a bad batch!!!???? | F | 35 | 1 days 7.5% 1X D | 6/29/2010 | 1 | bv | I woke up with cramping and the runs. | F | 33 | 1 days | 2/11/2008 | 1 | no reason. wacko doctor | immediately after first dose had racing heart | Can't believe a medical doctor actually prescribed this stuff to me. I had no symptoms of bv, no discharge, pain, itching, smell, NOTHING. I even had a normal pap smear! I came in with abdorminal pain which I later found to be a cyst. My doctor actually prescribed something the causes abdorminal pain, when I came to here for abdorminal pain. She never mentioned how to use the stuff, what it was for, what the side effects were. I am extremely sensitive to medicines and hate taking them. Especially for illnesses I don't have! I cannot believe my doctor! I always use this website when starting new medicine and am sorry I waited until after my first dose to read the comments on this terrible terrible drug | F | 19 | 1 days | 11/4/2009 | 1 | bv | MISCARRIAGE, Severe cramping, headaches | I SUFFERED A MISCARRIAGE JUST 2 DAYS AFTER USING THIS GEL! | F | 24 | 1 days 1X D | 3/13/2013 | 5 | BV | Mild abdominal cramping, white clumpy dishcharge, bloody dishcharge | I definitely prefer this medication. I hate the pills which caused many, many side effects beside tasing horribly. I've taken the gel many times and always works like a charm, despite side effects. For those who are/were pregnant, the pamphlet I was given does state that this med should not be given in the first trimester because it could end in miscarriage. | F | 33 | 2 days | 1/7/2010 | 5 | bv | none | Great! Works immediately. No clumping, no side effects, just positive results. | F | 26 | 2 days | 3/7/2008 | 5 | BV | Burning | ok i was told i have BV and i am currently using the metro gel, but the burning feeling i am having is insaine!! is this normal??? | F | 34 | 2 days | 4/1/2009 | 5 | BV | I'm on day 2 and I've had no side effects -- not even discharge. The smell was gone by day one, which is a miracle for me. | F | 31 | 2 days | 3/8/2009 | 5 | bv | mild, some morning cramping, no discharge yet | what about drinking alcohol while taking this gel? | F | 31 | 2 days | 9/28/2006 | 5 | BV | Numbness and tingling in the limbs/extremities, aka "peripheral neuritis," after just ONE night on VAGINAL metrogel. Dr said it was probably a "fluke"; took it second night, and had even worse numbness, and an intense headache at the top of my spine; neither has gone away in almost a week after discontinuation. | I just put a "5" down so people would not have to scroll down to find this comment buried; I'd actually give it less than a 1. DON'T USE THIS DRUG if you've EVER had carpal tunnel or ANY prolonged numbness/tingling in your limbs, and/or if you have diabetes, fibromyalgia or autoimmune disease, which are related to peripheral neuritis. The packaging just said not to use in the case of central nervous system disease, but given that peripheral neuritis is associated with autoimmune disease, that seems terribly irresponsible. My experience shows that even the supposedly safer vaginal form can cause these VERY SERIOUS side effects. It's not worth the risk. There is an alternative: oral or vaginal clindamycin. | F | 37 | 2 days | 7/21/2006 | 4 | bacterial infection | Clumpy, white, rubbery discharge after first dose. No burning, itching, or irritation. | The discharge scared me to death. I read this website and agree that this should be listed as a common side effect to this medication. | F | 46 | 2 days | 2/11/2006 | 4 | BV | Tiredness, very mild cramps, itching, and thick white discharge with the wet tissue-like clumps. Day one was the gross discharge. Day two the discharge is starting to clear up. Now my discharge is just the gel with bits and pieces of the left over discharge. | I've been having a time with this vaginal stuff!! What we ladies go through!! First I had bv and trich and I was put on the metro pill. I strated having a repiratory thing going on where my throat started to hurt so bad that I couldn't swallow my own spit (but she didn't think it was an allergic reaction because it happened day 3-4 or 7, so don't let it bother you if you use the metro pill). They took me off the pill and I had to wait like a month to see the heath depot doctor. Finally they put me on the gel and gave me diflucan. The trich was gone but I had a yeast infection and BV. The discharge scared me so I looked up some stuff on it, here is the website I found with the side effects that should be on the tube of metrogel http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=20208&name=METROGEL-VAGINAL And for those of you who are still having a colored discharge try webmd.com. The site has a symptom checker. This is how I knew I had trich before my doctor did. But Don't let it scar | F | 20 | 2 days | 11/2/2007 | 4 | bacterial vaginosis | well I am on my second day,and had the white discharge...that was fine because I assumed it was the gel and infection coming out.The thing that scared me,was seeing bloody clumps come out as well. I searched the paperwork,and the internet for this side effect and couldn't find it anywhere.I'm so glad I stumbled across this site,it was a relief to see that this seems to be normal. Also it seems to be clearing it up,and I haven't had any other negative side effects. | F | 32 | 2 days | 12/20/2008 | 4 | BV | A LOT of burning in the beginning, irritated vulvar skin, slight nausea, some of the white, speckled, "toilet paper" discharge everyone else mentioned. | I'm only on the 2nd day of use, but my BV symptoms (internal stinging, odor, white discharge) have cleared up so far. The first day after applying it, it burned like hell off and on throughout the day as the gel leaked out. My skin was bright red, but it seems to have subsided today. Hope it works! | F | 25 | 2 days | 11/19/2009 | 4 | Bacterial Infection - Gardnerella | Clumpy cottage-cheese looking discharge that was slightly on the pink side, as well as the not-so-clear discharge which I assume would be the get. Not burning sensations, more of like a mini tingle at random times. | So far it's working. First day of use, smell was gone, which is amazing. Panicked when I saw the clumps of god knows what on toilet paper after wiping .. Called doctor and she told me it's completely normal. No itching or burning, but then again I'm taking it again before I go to bed tonight making it Day 3. No real complaints, but it would have been nice to know that I was going to have globs of nastiness coming out of my vagina, so I didn't have to call the doctor screaming. Only rated it a 4 because I haven't finished the medication yet. Will post when finished! | F | 20 | 2 days 1X D | 4/1/2011 | 4 | BV and Cervicitis | Today makes it my second day i have inserted the cream. As usual i was looking at myself in the mirror and realised that i had this thick white clumpy discharge by the emtrance of my vagina. So i inserted a clean finger and when i pulled it out, the clumpy white stuff was all over my finger. As usual i freaked out AGAIN. But then i read all these other people that experienced the same thing. So i am waiting to finish the rest of my gel. By the way, the doctor told me that i got cervicits due to the BV. What happened was that my body was OVER secreting a milky white discharge and i found it unusual, so i went to the doctor and he said that the gland that surround my cervix is over producing mucous as a defence mechanism. that's how i started the metrogel. Anyway guys, i hope this helps anybody with additional info. I will update my symptoms when i am finished my gel. Another point, the flagyl did NOT work the first time and i am NOW on the metrogel. So flagyl doesn't necessarily work al | So far it's working | F | 24 | 2 days | 9/16/2005 | 4 | BV | I went to ER with horrible cramps..they did an exam and said I had BV...Along with the horrible cramps I had slight, pink tinged blood..does BV cause this? Anyway I was prescribed the gel nightly for 5 nights. Im on day 2 & and I still jave cramping. I never experienced an odor...however, I'm concerned because on my pads I have light brown tissue coming out. Like skin tissue. Is this normal? | F | 35 | 2 days | 2/20/2012 | 3 | BV | White clumpy discharge, itching, abdominal pain | I had no symptoms of BV it was picked up on a pap smear. After the second dose I noticed the discharge and the itching. Was worried it was a yeast infection but the discharge was thicker and was less itchy. Thanks for your help ladies, feel so relieved that this is normal for most! | F | 21 | 2 days 5g 1X D | 1/25/2012 | 3 | BV | I'm only on day two but started having chunky tissue like discharge when I'd wipe. I've also had constant cramping and a little nausia. I'm on hormone replacement meds and don't normally have periods or bleeding. I was concerned because this discharge was pink, redish and brown. This is also the second time in the last 6 months i've used metrogel and didn't have any of these symptoms last time. Thank you all for taking the time to share because I was ready to call the MD thinking something was really wrong with the yucky discharge. It seems to be pretty common. Nice to know I'm not alone | My OBGYN suggested I take Culturelle (a pill no script needed)to help keep the bacterial balance. You can find it on the net. Hoping it works and don't have to go through this again. | F | 46 | 2 days | 3/31/2006 | 3 | bv | Day 1 noticed smell gone. Next day clear discharge, then tiny red clots in dis large, increasing in density, size and color almost magenta. I had been spotting for 2 mos after horrible trial of depo provera which is when bad smell after sex started occurring. I switched to the pill, vinegar douche 1x, DanActive probiotic yogurt, then started this gel after saw ob/gyn who tested my vaginal pH (high) then swab showed bacteria. Some cramping, constipation, moody, bloated, back pain. Hope bv is gone afterwards. I too feel discharge is part of change in ph and curing infection. | F | 41 | 2 days 1X D | 2/2/2011 | 3 | BV | burning, white clumpy discharge, reddish brown discharge | i did not have a lot of discharge or a smell but after going in for my yearly exam i was told that i had BV, i am only on day 2 of treatment but i was alarmed when i saw so much strange discharge sense the gel was clear, i am hoping that this clears up and after the 5 days i am ready for intercourse, i was severely dry (not usually a problem of mine) for about a week before the doctor told me i had BV maybe the infection cause my dryness | F | 20 | 2 days | 12/8/2009 | 3 | Bacterial Vaginosis | Slight cramping, tiredness, white papery squiggly-shaped discharge, spotting, yeast infection. | The white discharge that accompanies this medicine is troubling. I don't think it is a symptom of a yeast infection, although I have had a yeast infection as a result of this treatment. The discharge is grainy, and shaped like a squiggly balled up tiny pieces of string. Like many of the other posts, I am troubled that this isn't mentioned in the literature that comes with the product. I have experienced it twice and it seems quite common from the other posts. If I knew it was a possible side-effect, it would be less scary. | F | 38 | 2 days | 11/25/2007 | 3 | yeast infection/BV | Day two of using this. I have the same puffy brown, bloody, pinkish, white fluff everyone else is having. This is so nasty! I keep wiping it away and it just keeps coming back! How long does this last? | F | 22 | 2 days | 2/15/2009 | 3 | bacterial vaginosis | i've only taken 2 doses so far yesterday morning. last night i took a bath and was going to do another when i got out, but when i stood up i saw a lot of dark red/brown clumps floating around in the bath tub. i looked down at my vagina and it was all over. i sat on the toilet and kept wiping and it was flaking off into the toilet. ew! i also had menstrual-like cramps and some bloating. i've done my second dose now. | i'm going to take acidophilus while i'm on it to try to avoid a yeast infection b/c that is the last thing i need. i can handle this, actually if it will clear up the bv for at least a few months!!! no more odor down there will rule. | F | 28 | 2 days | 10/22/2008 | 2 | Bacterial Vaginitats | I felt sick to my stomach and had that crappy white cottage cheese discharge. | I had to go through it twice and i still am not able to have sex. I have the same symptoms before i started it and before the vaginitis was discovered. yet my gyno syas i have no infection and that im perfectly fine. I hope the burning stops soon!!!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 17 | 2 days | 10/11/2005 | 1 | NONSPECIFIC VAGINITIS | BURNING INTERNALLY ON SECOND DAY OF USE. STOPPED IMMEDIATELY SINCE I HAVE BEEN PUTTING UP WITH EXTERNAL VAGINAL BURNING FOR TWO MONTHS. I AM POSTMENOPAUSAL (60 YRS OLD). HAD WHITE CLUMPY DISCHARGE AFTER TWO DAYS OF STOPPING METROGEL. ASKED OB/GYN NURSE IF THIS COULD CAUSE A YEAST INFECTION. ANSWER WAS DEFINITELY YES SO I ASKED FOR A SCRIPT FOR DIFLUCAN AND HAVE STARTED THE DIFLUCAN 3 DAYS AFTER STOPPING METROGEL. STILL HAVE VAGINAL BURNING. GOING TO SEE A SPECIALIST THIS WEEK. | WOULD AVOID USING IT AGAIN. WISHED I KNEW ABOUT THIS SITE SOONER. | F | 60 | 2 days | 1/1/2007 | 1 | Bacterial Vaginosis | I went from experiencing severe pain in my right hip and right side(felt like my ovaries were going to burst)loose stools,gas,heart palpitations,to staying up peeing all night 8-10 times (extreme pressure to pee-felt like cystitis)to waking up feeling very weak,headache,chills turning to hot sweats,and after eating later in the day, becoming EXTREMELY fatiged,(haven't felt so exsausted since having mono)low grade fever(100.6)alternating chills,stomach cramps, just feeling like CRAP! Ibuprofin couldn't even take away joint pain.I have taken this med prior to this time,and never experienced such horrible effects! I didn't however experience any discharge as other users did. I made sure I did not drink or wear anything containing alcohol.Soap however really made me itch.I took med for 2 days and was going to | Would not even give this to a rat! | F | 42 | 2 days | 8/12/2005 | 1 | Bacterial Vaginosis during pregnanc | I am prone to side effects from medicaiton but this was just insane. I am 23 weeks pregnant and was prescribed this aweful medication for a bacterial infection I actually never had and within hours had constant painful contractions for two days and was laying in bed exhausted, contracting with a headache I thought was going to turn into a migraine(thankfully it didn't.) I couldn't eat because I felt so sick to my stomach and everything I did manage to choke down went straight through me. Then along came the white cottage chesse/wet toilet paper discharge which is just horrible especially when you're pregnant and already have weird discharge! | I truly did fear for my babies life while taking this medication and was very disturbed to find out that the doctor(and her nurse) had no idea that any of these side effects I experienced were typical of this medication, which they obviously are. Thankfully my baby is hearty and I seem to have suffered no ill effects from my terrible experience I want to warn any prengnant woman away from taking this medication and although the doctor will tell you that a bacterial infection "down there" can lead to pre-term labor, don't believe it unless you've already had a pre-term labor with an earlier baby. There is so little evidence to back up this pre-term labor theory it's almost amusing. But the doctors need something to panic us pregnant women about. So, please,if you are pregnant don't take this stuff. I don't want to ever read again that a woman miscarried because of this medication. Honestly, mother nature can take care of us a lot better given a little time. Also, try dr | F | 31 | 2 days | 5/31/2006 | 1 | BV | 1) Fatigue. I just had no energy. Cleaning my house for 90 minutes wiped me out! 2)Incredible stomach cramps began on day two. I was being very attentive to my diet, but no matter what healthy thing I put in my body, it caused moderate to severe cramping about 30 min later. The cramping was severe enough that I will not continue this medication. | I'd been managing my BV with | F | 43 | 2 days | 6/17/2005 | 1 | BV-Clue Cells | 2nd degree burns of the vagina, vulva, passed out from the pain(10). Long term effects-Mast cells cause high sensativity and burning(2), even after three and half years | Doctors are not always quick to say it was the drug, but I found one who told me what happened and what to do to help with pain after two months. Corn Starch Douche worked wonders on the pain. I would not ever use this drug again. Doctor had given me Flaygl not knowing it is the same and it caused bladder burning pain(10) and severe uti burning(10). The pain was so bad from the burning in the bladder all I could do was lay on the floor and beg God for help. After 3 and half years I still sleep with ice between my legs because of the discomfort of the burning(2). Sex is limited. The clue cells of course came back, now I use Aloe Vera, directly from the leaf, cooled in the refrigertor, for 7 nights, up in the vagina and it kills the clue cells and feels good when you feel burning. I hope this information is beneficial. I think womem should be made aware of the risk of being burnt, not just have burning from this drug. By the way, most doctors dismiss side effects as the problem | F | 45 | 2 days | 11/8/2007 | 1 | BV | Extreme abdominal cramps to the point that I was doubled over in pain. Waves of nausea followed by loose stool. Also had the cottage cheese discharge. | My gyno was familiar w/ these side effects when I called in, how come she never mentioned it to me before prescribing it?!? Why aren't any of those symptoms listed on the pharmacy packet?? This is a horrible | F | 34 | 2 days | 6/9/2005 | 1 | Infection | HORRIBLE!! Took only 2 doses and was in excrutiating pain. I was completely raw. | F | 2 days | 3/31/2005 | 1 | Vaginitis | I had terrible abdomen cramps all the time, some low grade fever and my heart raced. | I hadn't quite realized that the medicine was the problem until I read the patients' reviews here and I immediately stopped taking it. The cramps and the fever are gone, the palpitations not yet. | F | 34 | 2 days | 2/17/2009 | 1 | possible vaginal infection | cramping, diarrhea, headache, overall ill feeling, some burning and itching and dry mouth. | I mainly experienced cramping that continued at least 5 more days after I stopped talking it. It is one of the worst medications due to the many terrible side effects. I don't understand why doctors would still prescribe this. Patients be warned! | F | 49 | 2 days | 11/21/2007 |